Important Innovations Collection

Unique, High-Speed Design                                                  Source: Odys Aviation Hybrid E-Plane, Wing Configuration of Rotors For Vertical Takeoffs/Landings & Forward Thrust Long Beach, California-based aircraft startup Odys Aviation is developing a hybrid electric, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) for regional commuting, like NYC to DC or LA to San Francisco.  The company just raised $12.4 million in seed money from a prominent group of backers, including Giant Ventures, Uber Elevate cofounder Nikhil Goel and Cruise Automation founder Kyle Vogt to develop its unique aircraft with fast speed and long range. Revolutionizing  Regional Travel Led by co-founder and CEO James Dorris, Odys is developing an electric hybrid VTOL to revolutionize regional air commuting.  The vehicle is designed to carry 2 pilots and...

Zuri 2.0 Could Be an eVTOL Travel Gamechanger Source:  Zuri Highly Advanced Hybrid Electric Flying Machine Prague, Czech Republic-based, urban air mobility startup Zuri has unveiled a long distance, unmanned eVTOL (electric, vertical takeoff and landing) vehicle. The aircraft has a big range of 435 miles which could make it an industry gamechanger.  To date, most eVTOLs have had very limited range: many in the neighborhood of 50 to 100 miles.  Zuri extended the vehicle's range by using a hybrid electric powertrain.  Zuri 2.0 is designed to carry 4 to 5 passengers for regional travel.  The company has also unveiled a cargo version of the eVTOL.  Both versions fly by autopilot.  All phases of the flight are unmanned. Technology Details Zuri is a hybrid eVTOL with eight tilting electric motors (4 propellers in the front and 4 propellers in the back) for vertical takeoffs and landings.  There's a turboprop engine for forward flight.  It can fly 4...

New Tech Ride of the Valkyries                                             Source:  Aston Martin A Hypercar Perfect for James Bond Aston Martin's Valkyrie is a hypercar that even before production has been sold to 150 people willing to put down a $300,000 deposit.  As you know, Aston Martin was secret agent James Bond 007's vehicle of choice.  A new variation of Valkyrie, the Valkyrie Spider, has just been unveiled at the Monterey Car Week 2021 in California.  It is spectacular and 85 more depositor owners have just ponied up and signed on for delivery for this new $3.8 million vehicle.  What's very notable about this extraordinary car is that it is hybrid electric and punches out a lot of power. Electric But Hugely Powerful The Valkyrie Spider is a hybrid electric vehicle but it has 1,139 horsepower to accelerate into action.  A...